Tag: roman empire
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The Roman Empire’s Maritime Trade in its Golden Period (30 BC–166 AD)
The popular image of the Roman Empire, often shaped by its historians, centres on its emperors: Augustus, its founder; the notorious Caligula and Nero; the stabilising Hadrian, known for his walls, including the one along Scotland’s border; and the philosophical Marcus Aurelius. Military campaigns, Jewish rebellions, and the drama of Antony and Cleopatra dominate historical…
Nick Collins 